Recent German and international policy initiatives such as the Compact with Africa or the Marshall Plan with Africa all have had a strong focus on promoting (foreign) private investment for job creation. The development success of these initiatives hinges on their ability to create decent work...

This conference sets about finding policies that reduce vulnerabilities of the poor to shocks, sustain the socioeconomic balance and promote development that is equitable in times of growth and crisis alike. We are interested in high-quality papers as well as innovative projects, including...